Best Botanical Garden Oceanside Near Me

4worldlovers: This hidden tropical paradise surrounded by natural spring bed waterfalls and ponds enjoys refreshing coastal breezes. This venue is host to one wedding per day with an undeniable sense of privacy and tranquility.

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4worldlovers: Please note: The Bamboo Garden and Desert Gardens will be closed for ADA path upgrades.


Welcome to our 37-acre urban oasis – to 4 miles of meandering trails and ocean views, 5,300 plant species and varieties, and 29 uniquely themed gardens that represent 15 different regions and many habitats of the world. Our fully accessible natural wonderland is designed for children and adults, alike; explore your interests, learn about the plant world that surrounds us, and let nature fill you with a little wonder.

Learn about our days and hours of operation, ticket costs, mobility and accessibility, and other visitor services information.


Reservations strongly recommended, except for qualified Museums for All visitors. Walk-in admission is not guaranteed.


Member benefits include free daytime admission, gift and plant shop discounts, early access, and guest passes. LOG IN.


Our 37-acre urban oasis offer 4 miles of trails that lead to and through ocean views and 29 uniquely themed gardens, including the West Coast’s largest children’s garden and the nation’s largest public bamboo collection.

We conduct and communicate science and conservation to enhance the persistence of, appreciation of, and access to plant diversity, within and beyond the Garden.

Over the decades since SDBG was established, the garden has worked to conserve threatened plants and habitats, including San Diego’s native flora as well as rare plants from around the world. To address the most pressing challenges – from biodiversity loss to climate change, food insecurity to environmental degradation – our work continues today in ever more ambitious and urgent forms. We collaborate with community, nonprofit, academic, government, and industry partners to maximize our combined impact.

4worldlovers:
Our colleague, professor emeritus Wayne Armstrong has amassed an enormous amount of botanical information and other natural phenomenon for which he is world renowned. This information includes a thorough discussion of the plants and history of the arboretum. This information can be found on his website.

Wayne’s Word: Latest On-line Articles http://www.waynesword.net/CampusBotLatest.htm

Interesting plants at Palomar College on the Wayne’s Word website. Click Here

Palomar College Arboretum was renamed Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College. Click Here for more information.